These past few months have been quite a test of our sea legs! The reality of a transplant is sobering and we have been eager to consider any alternative that might delay it! In March, We had the opportunity to visit Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and our smiles are genuine because they convinced us of the feasibility of treating her adenoma with a Hepatic Angiogram!
Long story short, this is a fantastic alternative! Now, after weeks of waiting and discussing with our team and meeting with more doctors, we finally have a plan!
Elizabeth will undergo her embolization procedure this Wednesday, followed by a (hopefully) short hospital stay. We are so thankful for your prayers and encouragement, for childhood friends who would willingly pursue becoming an altruistic liver donor, friends-of-friends who deliver hugs in far away places, for friends who drop off meals, for Instacart & bagged salads for easy dinners, for friends who watch my kids and then graciously deal with the stomach flu we gave them 🤒, and for the anchor of peace we have as all the plans and possibilities have been tossed about! 💗💗💗
***CLARIFICATION: I inadvertently made it sound like we were having her surgery in Philadelphia! Fortunately, the team here at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital is able to do the procedure, so we're able to stay close to home***
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